Measure the space and check the connections before choosing a dishwasher: the right capacity won’t help if the appliance can’t be installed. A 45 cm model could suit a narrow kitchen, while a 60 cm model generally offers more place settings. The installation type, any required furniture door and the energy label can then help you choose between compatible models.
If the available width means you need a slim appliance, look at 45 cm models. UFC-Que Choisir generally gives these a capacity of 9 to 10 place settings. Check that your dishes and utensils will fit in the baskets too.
If you regularly need to load cutlery, dishes and utensils after meals, capacity matters just as much as the available width. UFC-Que Choisir generally puts 60 cm models at 12 to 17 place settings. Compare the capacity and layout of each model.
The space, connections and, for an integrated model, the existing furniture door will determine which models are suitable. Check these details in the model’s instructions before comparing its programmes.
First, choose a width that suits your kitchen and the amount of washing up, then decide whether the appliance should be on show or integrated with your units. These choices go hand in hand: both 45 cm and 60 cm models are available with different installation types.
Worth considering: when space and the amount of washing up are very limited.
Bear in mind: there’s less room for cutlery and utensils per cycle. Check the model’s dimensions and capacity.
Worth considering: if your kitchen requires a narrower appliance and a capacity generally between 9 and 10 place settings is enough, according to UFC-Que Choisir.
Bear in mind: a small family may need to run a cycle every day, as UFC-Que Choisir points out.
Worth considering: if you have the space and want to fit more washing up into each cycle.
Bear in mind: it takes up more width. UFC-Que Choisir gives a typical capacity of 12 to 17 place settings, but check each model.
| Criteria | What to check | What consumers are looking for |
|---|---|---|
| Installation and connections | Measure the space and access points; check the water supply, drainage and electrical supply against the model’s instructions. | If space is restricted, I want to know whether the appliance can be installed and connected before choosing it. Around 29% of consumers would put this compatibility check at the top of their list. |
| Loading capacity | Compare the stated place settings with the room actually available for dishes and utensils. | After meals that leave lots of washing up, I want to fit dishes and saucepans in without running extra cycles. This capacity would be the priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Installation type | For an integrated model, check the space and furniture door; for a freestanding model under a worktop, check the compatibility stated for that model. | In a fitted kitchen, I want to keep the units looking consistent or have an appliance with its own finish. Installation type would come first for around 24% of consumers. |
| Energy use and maintenance | Look at the kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle, Eco programme duration and capacity together; allow for the consumables you’ll need. | If I run a cycle often, I want to understand the stated energy and water use and routine maintenance before deciding. Around 18% of consumers would prioritise everyday use. |
ADEME explains the information shown on dishwasher energy labels, including electricity use per 100 cycles, water use per cycle, capacity, Eco programme duration and noise. Compare these figures on the same basis, but don’t treat them as a measure of your own future use.
Width alone doesn’t confirm the available height, furniture-door compatibility or connections. Electrolux France states that its pre-installation service does not include carpentry, plumbing or electrical work.
Measure the space and locate the socket, water supply and drainage; compare them with the instructions for your chosen model and the installation services available.
Fitting a furniture door or carrying out work on the connections may require a separate service from installing the appliance.
The words “freestanding” don’t necessarily mean the appliance can be slid under a worktop. UFC-Que Choisir says this depends, in particular, on whether the top can be removed.
Check the model’s documentation to see whether it can go under a worktop and what its dimensions will be if the top is removed.
An energy rating won’t tell you whether the baskets will hold your household’s washing up or how long the Eco programme takes. ADEME lists this information on the energy label, and UFC-Que Choisir also advises allowing for detergents.
Consider energy and water use alongside capacity and cycle duration, then factor in the products needed for everyday use and maintenance.
An old dishwasher can be awkward to dispose of. Take-back arrangements depend on your order and delivery.
Ask the retailer how to arrange for your old appliance to be taken away and check the instructions for your delivery location.
Bosch Home Appliances France lists 45 cm freestanding and integrated dishwashers, as well as 45 and 60 cm built-in models.
Beko France lists freestanding, semi-integrated and fully integrated models.
Miele France lists freestanding and integrated dishwashers, including 45 and 60 cm models and some XXL versions.
These 60 cm freestanding and built-in models are for households with enough width who want to consider an advertised capacity of 14 place settings. Before choosing a model, check the available space and connections, as well as the furniture door if needed.
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Worth considering for a fitted kitchen and family-sized loads, provided the space and furniture door are compatible.
Energy rating A is stated in the model name. The product listing gives an Eco programme duration of 5 hours, so check that this suits your routine.
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A replacement option if you have a space for a freestanding model and want to fit in your household’s washing up.
If you plan to slide it under a worktop, check the instructions to confirm this is possible and see what dimensions are required.
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Worth considering for households with lots of washing up after meals, once you’ve checked the space and connections.
The product name gives a noise level of 41 dB and an energy rating of C. The listing notes lead at a concentration above 0.1% in some internal components. Check the model’s declaration if this affects your choice.
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An option to consider for a freestanding installation and family-sized loads, if you have enough width.
Energy rating E is stated in the product name. To compare everyday running costs, check the energy label and confirm in the instructions whether the model can be installed under a worktop.
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Worth considering for a fitted kitchen with room for a 60 cm appliance and the washing up from family meals.
Energy rating E is stated in the product name. Check the instructions for the space dimensions, furniture door and connections, then consult the energy label to compare cycles.
Measure the space and delivery access, then locate the water supply, drainage and electrical supply. Compare these with the model’s instructions and ask which work is included in the installation service on offer.
Yes, if the model is designed for this type of installation and its dimensions are suitable. UFC-Que Choisir recommends checking, in particular, whether the top can be removed. Confirm this in the documentation for your chosen model.
Compare the energy rating, kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle, capacity, Eco programme duration and noise level together. ADEME presents these as key details on the label. Also consider how much washing up you usually load.
Allow for the products needed for washing and maintenance, then check whether fitting the furniture door is part of your installation plans. UFC-Que Choisir advises taking detergents into account. Check furniture compatibility and the work involved separately for each model.